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Pust

Pust
The personification of the Carnival procession is in general called Pust (Shrovetide), in some regions also called Kurent or Korant, and Fašnik. Originally he wore horns as characteristic ornamental headgear. The horns represent sun rays as the numerous horned demons in the mythology of farming.
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